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Digestive issues

Kate Kestrel

I have 2 autistic sons - both adults (I’m autistic too). 
one of my sons has struggled with digestive issues for years - about 15 years - and is still struggling to improve matters. He went gluten free which helped for a while - but doesn’t seem to working anymore. He has a dairy allergy (and avoids dairy) - and has asthma. Up to about the age of four he had bad eczema too - which thank goodness went away. 
what hasn’t gone away is problems with digestion - nausea, abdominal pain, weight loss, upset stomach - he has such frequent bouts of these issues. His doctor put him on PPIs for ages - which only provided some relief - but he had to come off these as it’s not safe to stay on them for years (and he took them for about 4 years off and on - which is a worry). 

I’ve sometimes read that autistic people more commonly have digestive issues - has this been other peoples experience? And if so - has anything helped?

Thanks. 

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  • The connection between autism and digestive problems is indeed something that's been observed in many cases. It can be quite challenging to witness your loved one go through symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and upset stomach. You mentioned that going gluten-free provided some relief initially, but it seems like it's not as effective now. It's frustrating when you're searching for solutions. I understand your son had to discontinue long-term use of PPIs, which can be concerning. Regarding potential remedies, have you considered exploring probiotic? They're known for promoting gut health and could be worth looking into. However, it's crucial to remember that not all probiotics are the same, and what works for one person might not work for another. Doing some research to find the right probiotic that suits your son's unique needs might be beneficial.

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  • The connection between autism and digestive problems is indeed something that's been observed in many cases. It can be quite challenging to witness your loved one go through symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and upset stomach. You mentioned that going gluten-free provided some relief initially, but it seems like it's not as effective now. It's frustrating when you're searching for solutions. I understand your son had to discontinue long-term use of PPIs, which can be concerning. Regarding potential remedies, have you considered exploring probiotic? They're known for promoting gut health and could be worth looking into. However, it's crucial to remember that not all probiotics are the same, and what works for one person might not work for another. Doing some research to find the right probiotic that suits your son's unique needs might be beneficial.

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